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*So, as you may know, Kou has been working at DA now. This isn't too much of a secret, though he hasn't really given a reason for why he's doing this.

Well, you may find him acting upon one of these reasons, later in the night on the island or in the city [You Choose Which]-- perhaps you're someone who just doesn't follow the rules of curfew or you're late coming from things you had to do, but you'll find some guy following another, certain creepy shut-in dude.

If he's in the city, he's in his dumb incognito outfit, but if he's on the island, he isn't bothering with it. Stands out too much in that situation.*

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*Noticing what was happening, Yubel quickly jumps up to higher position in order to get a better look over the city.*

*thankfully due to your quick moment and flight, you're able to get a very good scope of the city-- so you can spot that several blocks down, far away from where you and Kou decided to stake out, you spot a rapidly fading light.*

*Upon seeing it, she wastes no time in jumping back down to where Kou is.*

Tch. It appears they may have triggered one several blocks away from our current position.
Follow me.

*Before you get much chance to respond, Yubel is moving away over the roof tops.*

*he has to take a moment to process Yubel's words, the searing sensation on his arm ebbing away now. But he knows he has to move-- now. He has to move now, as he starts to follow best he can, until they reach their destination.

The bad news is, of course, is that whatever or whoever triggered where you're at-- they're gone, now. But considering the distance, it's to be expected.

But Kou, once he catches up, takes a deep breath, and--*

Burning, again...

::Marches towards you.::

I said, "What are you doing".

::In sensible sports shoes.::

If you mean right now, I'm removing myself from the river.

And before?

::Reaching her hand to a pocket in case I have to Duel..::

Huh? Before? *he whocks his own head, getting some water out of his ears*

What're you even doing out here this late?

Workout.

Why are you drawing magic formulas on the river.

Oh.

*he looks around, spotting the scratchings on the riverbank.*

... No clue, must've been a disassociative fugue. That happens sometimes if I overwork myself!

Then you won't mind me taking a few photos before I go back to bed, right? If it's just fugue scribbles?

What?!

*She once again jumps up to a higher position on the building they're on, quickly looking around the city skyline.*

I mean, go ahead, but I'd recommend not lingering either way.

There's dueling bears out here in these woods.

*you don't see anything that seems to be another light-show going on... well, you do see people going around-- the late-night crew, but that makes it harder to say, spot the assailant you're both looking for.*

Tch...

*She sneers before jumping back down.*

It seems he had more than one site set up and played us for fools.
Maybe he's aware that someone has been following him.

I... I wouldn't put it past him, honestly. But... that burning smell...

*there's a smell? You can't really tell it yourself-- the wind's likely blown enough of it away, but Kou is managing to track down the markings that were left, even in the darkness-- similar scratchings, but...*

These are... They're actually slightly different than the other ones we were watching.

I welcome them.

::Takes out her smartphone, snapping some pictures quickly.::

I don't. Bears are terrifying enough as it is.

*he's getting off his coat to wring it out*

Especially since I don't really duel, it's hard to drive them off.

*Curiously, she takes a closer look at the markings that are left too.*

Curious that the markings would differ.
Are they for a different purpose? Or by a different person?

Is the smell of burning common at these sites after they have been activated?

*you see him nod*

Yeah... at every site so far, there's been a lingering burning smell. Ashy. Like fire had just erupted here, but usually by the time I find it, it's a lot less... fresh.

*he traces the markings, thinking*

... do you think he maybe set up a fake mark, just so we'd be watching that one instead?

If it is possible that he was aware of being followed, then yes, I think that scenario is very likely.

Tch.

*She sneers again. You get the feeling that she doesn't like someone out-smarting her.*

::Is silently giving you an eye before finishing off.::

I see. Well. I probably should get going. Doing midnight jogs is silly I guess.

It... That makes me wonder, though.

Why bother setting up a fake mark that won't go off, for us? I mean, it distracted us, but...

If he knew he was being followed, why didn't he try to take us out in the process?

Probably a good idea. I'd hate to have to go through the process of fully drying off while someone's watching!

Not like I'd be interested, Teach. I don't swing that way.

::Trying to start walking as she says it. Something about you seems familiar...::

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